Description

Domaine des Comtes Lafon, famous for its Meursaults, also makes reds of great class. Santenots-du-Milieu lies within the commune of Meursault but its red wines are sold as Volnay premier cru, combining Volnay’s finesse with extra depth.

The vintage 1990. 1990 is one of the great red Burgundy vintages: warm and ripe, with concentration and balance.

Red cherry, raspberry and violet, with spice and, with age, forest floor and leather; silky, structured and long.

Service & pairing. Serve at 15–16 °C in a wide Burgundy glass. Decant young bottles briefly; open mature ones an hour ahead and pour gently, leaving any sediment in the bottle. Lovely with roast poultry, veal, mushroom risotto or mild cheeses.